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DY05 OGU

2005 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Leon83,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 OGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 135,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,597 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 106,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 86,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs worn

play in nearside track rod inner joint

unable to open boot lid. Load area inspected by lowering rear seat.

undertray damaged and cable tied

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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DY05 OGU is a 2005 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 83,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY05 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 OGU registered?

DY05 OGU is a 2005 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DY05 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 OGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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